Depression Counselling in Regina, SK.

It is not uncommon in our society to feel over-burdened by life's demands, which can result in feelings of depression. In supporting someone through feelings of intense sadness and depression, we work together in trying to determine the roots of depressive symptoms and whether any changes can be made in an individual's adaptation to their situation in order to improve mood. Together, we explore the biopsychosocial factors that may lead to depression and work on strategies to help an individual improve his or her functioning and ability to cope constructively with challenges.

If you are struggling with depression, I invite you to come as you are. We will explore the biological factors, trauma history, current life stressors and stuck points that may be triggering feelings or patterns of hopelessness. I compassionately work with you to challenge thoughts and emotions that commonly fuel depression. By working work with you to learn new skills and solve current problems, my hope is that you will see successful outcomes.

In counseling individuals who are depressed, I find asking what they think their life would be like without the depression can help to find some goals they want to work towards. I also find that teaching about how feelings are affected by our thoughts and behaviors helps to develop a sense of control over the depression. Instead of spending time trying to figure out why a person is depressed, I take a here and now view of what the person wants and what are they doing to get what they want, is it working and do they want to find another way. I do this in my own life when I feel stuck and it does work!!

Up to half of mental illness can be categorized as depression and usually requires identification of triggering factors, many of which may have combined over a lifetime. Treatment will depend on how it developed and may be in concert with a psychiatrist for medical care. Common reasons for depression are: repressed anger, faulty thinking, trauma or grief. Are sexual misconduct or addictions part of your life? We identify when and why your anger was repressed, change faulty thinking, process trauma and grief from a safe distance, place appropriate boundaries in your life and express any anger with dignity and compassion. This enables new thought patterns or beliefs and disarms depression.

Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects every area of a person's life. It is a regular mode of operation for those who have it, unlike the occasional sadness that everyone experiences from time to time. Depression might be mild, characterized by low energy and a lack of interest, or it might be severe, characterized by violent mood swings and a desire to give up on life. Left untreated, the person suffering depression might contemplate harming themselves. Depression is frequently linked to substance abuse, as it effects the same area of the brain, and sufferers of depression often try to self medicate with drugs or alcohol. At Valiant Recovery, we treat the dual diagnosis of depression and substance abuse in order to care for the whole person.

Many people if not most, will experience a period in their life during which they feel depressed. They lose interest in what used to be important or fun to them. Scheepers can assist people in identifying the relationships between thinking and feeling and behavior and can offer tools and resources to help clients toward feeling hopeful that they, just like so many others, can feel happy again.

Cristina uses a mindfulness approach in treating depression. Her holistic approach, paying attention to cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical components of healing, increases the effectiveness of treatment for depression. You will learn strategies that you will be able to use between sessions and after the therapy ends. You will be able to cope better with future depressive episodes.

In many ways it is important to understand depression as a verb; depressing! Treatment for depression should involve understanding the patterns of behavior that cause depression. There are many ways to treat depression that are easy, accessible and fun! Mindfulness Meditation is an excellent tool that you will learn as a response for depression. Clients make significant gains using this tool!

I believe that it is extremely BRAVE to seek what you need – even when you know that it's going to be deep & dark. YES, it might be painful and even uncomfortable (emotions often are), it doesn't mean that you will feel pain and fear for the rest of your days. What will likely happen when you seek support is that you will feel a sense of release and hope.

Depression can be very immobilizing and disheartening. I work encouragingly with clients who are depressed to help them to understand what current and past factors have contributed to their depression. I provide tools for clients to take action against the depression, to learn to think in different ways that that are more positive and that will alleviate the depression. I help them to learn how to take care of themselves and to gain control of their lives and have hope.

Depression is often times a silent struggle. It can be isolating and unfortunately remains stigmatized and misunderstood by society today. I have had clients say to me, "My partner thinks I should just be able to just buck-up but I can't! What is wrong with me?" If depression is a part of your life, you know that its' treatment is not simply "bucking-up." Often times there is a chemical imbalance and/or stressful life circumstances that is making it difficult for you to cope. This does not mean you are weak or flawed in any way. For example, if you had a thyroid condition, you wouldn't think it was "your fault" but yet with depression we do. You don't need to be alone in this.

Counseling can assist individuals with depression to experience a happier and healthier life. Various counseling approaches are used to develop self awareness and practical techniques for creating positive change and experiences. Cognitive therapy assists to identify thinking patterns, including negative thought patterns that may be changed into more positive ones to improve mood. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhelpful, or undesired behaviors toward behaviors that are more positive for the individual. Cognitive Behavioral therapy is a combination designed to support clients to explore the best options for personal wellness.

DEPRESSION IS ALSO RELATED TO GRIEF AND LOSS EVENTS. IT CAN BE SHORT-LIVED, OR HANG AROUND AND INTERFERE WITH YOUR LIFE AND THOSE YOU LOVE. DEPRESSION CAN BE TREATED CHEMICALLY IF NEED BE, BUT ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WOULD RECOMMEND COUNSELLING FOR SUPPORT. I AM HERE TO LISTEN TO YOU AND I CARE. TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A PLAN FOR HEALTHIER LIVING TO IMPROVE YOUR OVER-ALL WELL-BEING.

Depression can be caused by life events as well as be part of normal life for some people. When depressions hits it can be a struggle to even reach out for assistance but seeing a counsellor can make a big difference to how you feel. Having someone to process events and sort out your thoughts with is a positive step that can result in a significant reduction of distress. We can work together to examine your thoughts as they can have a big impact on how you feel, change those thought patterns and self talk and develop strategies to create an on-going practice of self-care.

Depression is a complex experience. Treatment begins with an in depth assessment of the potential causes and impact of the client's depression. We will review current or potential treatment options including therapy and medication, depending on your beliefs and needs. We will explore experiential and cognitive factors that influence depression and build a workable action plan to manage more effectively.

Depression can have a debilitating impact on your life and is one of the most common health issues. I will complete a wholistic assessment with you, to determine where you are currently in your life and how to begin to see and believe that there is hope . Hope that this black hole that you have fallen in to can be climbed out with supports such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy and practical strategies for dealing with depression.

Depression can consume your life or just make life no fun anymore. Whether you have severe or mild, situational or chronic depression counselling can give you tools to help you control your life and stop feeling helpless and overwhelmed. A holistic approach is an important factor when managing depression. Get help you do not have to feel this way forever.

Maureen utilizes a number of useful approaches to address the faulty thinking, emotional upheaval, poor concentration, low productivity, relationship issues and other difficulties associated with the debilitating effects of depression. Depending on the severity of depression, there are some clients who may benefit from pharmaceuticals in which case they will need to consult with a qualified doctor who can diagnose and prescribe to address the chemical imbalance.

Depression can be debilitating and isolating. It can be a very dark place to be. To begin, I want to make sure you do not have an undiagnosed medical issue where depression is a symptom through a medical assessment. As well, I will frequently check in with you to ensure you are keeping yourself safe always. Connection is essential to our overall well-being. We need to feel accepted, in a trusting and comfortable context. We will explore the potential roots of your depression by way of trauma, past abuse, etc. If it's too painful to go there, we will use Focusing to heal through visualization. It is important to me that your journey through depression be gentle and on your terms.

Someimtes life can be difficult. Dealing with depressino can make it even harder. I am here to listen to your story, to offer a safe place to discuss the situation and to partner with you in finding a way forward. I use a Narrative approach that takes your story and asks the question, what shapes the way your story is told? As you find clarity in your story, and the forces that have shaped it, you can also discover the inner strengths you have at hand to move forward in life.

Depression is like a roadblock. You may feel stuck, unsupported, or isolated; however working through life situations and thought processes can go a long way in breaking down the roadblock. This will lead you to positive thoughts and feelings, which will contribute to positive well-being and achieving your goals. Cognitive therapy and mindfulness may be the right fit for you.